Good morning Folks. I hope everyone is having a great one so far. It is a bit socked in at the top, but I see hints of sun light peeking through the fog. The high yesterday was 67º with a low of 48º. It rained for most of the afternoon. It seems to be the June pattern. It makes me feel like I am at the beach with afternoon showers. We are plugging along up top. As far as I know, Bullhead is still closed. We do not know any details about why. We just know it is due to bear activity. It sounds like you folks in the low lands know more than we do. I have also heard that Ice Water Springs Shelter is closed due to bear activity. Just remember, if you do see a bear, make a lot of noise, raise your hands, scream, shake the trees near by, and look as big as you can. Throw rocks if you need to. Usually, they are going to be running as quick as possible when they see you coming. DO NOT DROP YOUR PACKS. They will not chase after you for your pack. If they get ahold of a pack, they will figure out that the game of scare the hiker equals a snack. I have never had a bear come after me for my pack. Just remember to be aware of your surroundings. Hiking in the summer is a beautiful time to be outdoors. Be smart and be safe. Happy Hiking.

Very good and correct information; looks like there's going to be more bear activity in the Park this season, so far anyway. If there's such activity at the Ice Water Springs shelter I'd let the bears have their way there because that's the one shelter I avoid because of so many un-permitted people showing up ! In all seriousness, the Park personnel have their hands full and they do a good job.

Gina

6/19/2014 03:28:29 am

My friend saw several on the Benton MaKaye trail recently

Tony Ga

6/19/2014 03:57:30 am

Luckily she's meaner than a bear.

TracyG

6/19/2014 04:33:45 am

Another beautiful picture.

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